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This healthy Greek chicken and rice bowl meal is served with feta cheese and lemon wedges on top and tzatziki sauce aside.

Greek Chicken Rice Bowls

Fatimah
This recipe is a combination of fresh vegetables and chicken breast seasoned with flavorful herbs and Tzatziki sauce.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course brunch, Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine Greek

Equipment

  • 1 skillet

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Marinade:

  • 2 large chicken breasts sliced in half
  • ⅓ cup Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1½ teaspoons coriander powder
  • 1½ teaspoons dried basil
  • ¼ teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon paprika or smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teasppon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon dried dill

For the Rice:

  • 1 cup basmati rice soaked and washed
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 2 cups hot water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

for the Greek salad:

  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes quartered
  • 1 cup cucumbers diced
  • ½ large red onion finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • salt to taste

For Serving Your Rice Bowl:

  • kalamata olives
  • feta cheese
  • pickled jalapeños
  • tzatziki sauce

Instructions
 

For the Chicken:

  • Cut the chicken breasts in half to make two thin pieces.
  • Add yogurt, lemon juice, and olive oil to a bowl. Then, add the seasonings and mix well.
  • Marinate the chicken for 30 minutes.
  • Lightly oil to your pan on medium heat and add the chicken breasts.
  • Then, cook each side of the chicken for 6 to 8 minutes until it becomes golden.
  • Finally, let them rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

For Cooking the Rice:

  • Wash the rice in cold water multiple times before cooking.
  • Add the oil to the pot on high heat, and then add the drained rice.
  • Add the seasonings and mix well. Then, add in the hot water and mix.
  • Let the rice come to a rolling boil for 2 to 3 minutes before covering and lowering the heat to low.
  • Let it simmer for 15 to 20 minutes until it is done. Then, fluff with a fork.

For Layering Your Chicken Rice Bowl:

  • Mix the salad ingredients together.
  • Add some rice, salad, and sliced chicken breast.
  • Add feta cheese, pitted Kalamata olives, pickled jalapenos, or red onions. Serve with Tzatziki sauce and enjoy.

Notes

  • Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes in olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, yogurt, salt, and pepper.
  • To have the best flavors, get high quality ingredients, especially when it comes to olive oil, olives, and feta cheese.
  • Cook the rice properly and make sure that it doesn't go sticky by using a fork.
  • Using fresh greens adds freshness and nutrition to the meal.
Keyword easy and quick Greek chicken rice bowls, healthy chicken rice bowls
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